Senior Project Manager / Business Developer – Market Research (Brussels)

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / BUSINESS DEVELOPER – Market Research

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / BUSINESS DEVELOPER – Market Research focused on the development of our EU based international market research practice.

The successful candidate will help to develop the following three areas:

• Developing and managing market research work in EU calls for tender/proposal carried out by our Brussels based public policy team;
• Developing VVA’s presence in additional EU tenders / calls that are focused on market research activities of qualitative and / or quantitative nature;
• Support the development of our market research business at a European / Global level outside EU calls for tender / proposal (e.g. international organisations, national administrations, private sector);

To do this, the candidate will:

• Work closely with the partners of our existing market research practice in Milan to define our international value proposition in the field of market research;
• Support the company in the development and management of international market research projects, in cooperation with the team of qualitative and quantitative researchers in Milan and Brussels;
• Contribute to the delivery of all aspects of our market research projects including:
  Designing and implementing project level data search and collection strategies (desk research and statistical data, surveys, interviews, case studies, focus groups, …);
• Independent drafting of reports and proposals;
• Relations with client, partner and stakeholders;
• Leading projects and coordinating staff including briefing, reviewing and coaching;
• Meeting project deadlines and ensuring high quality contributions.

WHAT WE NEED:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in a project management / business development role with demonstrated experience of integrating market research into client projects;
• Fluent (written & spoken) English;
• Great analytical skills and ability to make the results of the analysis relevant to clients;
• Experience with designing, leading and implementing stakeholder consultation and engagement strategies;
• Strong managerial and organizational skills especially in the context of collaborative team work;
• Brilliant communication and conflict resolution skills in a multi-national context;
• Strong self-motivation and independence;
• An MSc in statistics, economics, or a related field;
• A demonstrated interest in EU public policy;
• Italian language skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Excellent opportunities for professional development with high levels of autonomy and room for growth;

• A competitive remuneration package;
• A very dynamic and exciting work environment;

The position is based in Brussels with regular travel to Milan.

Only pre-selected participants will be contacted and invited for interviews. Interviews will be held by phone, in Brussels and/or in Milan in February and March.

If you are interested in this position, please provide your CV and a 1-page cover letter outlining why you are suited for the job, to recruitment_marketresearch@vva.it

Please Don’t forget to mention “BUSINESS DEVELOPER MR” when applying.